Buckingham vs Walberton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Buckingham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Walberton Sussex Police

      Buckingham vs Walberton Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Buckingham
      Sussex Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Walberton
      Sussex Police
      313 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham
      B Walberton
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      92
      313
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham
      B Walberton
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      104 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓52%
      36 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      56 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      20 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      1
      5 ↓38%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      26 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham safer than Walberton?

      Buckingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 313 crimes. Buckingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham vs Walberton?

      Buckingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and Walberton?

      In Buckingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and Walberton?

      Buckingham recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 36. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Buckingham vs Walberton?

      Violent crime in Buckingham totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and Walberton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham recorded 86 crimes (now 92, a change of +7%). Walberton recorded 340 crimes previously (now 313, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and Walberton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Buckingham has a resolution rate of 100% and Walberton has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and Walberton?

      Buckingham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Buckingham and Walberton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Buckingham or Walberton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckingham and Walberton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.